• Canada wins the Four Nations Face-Off. Tkachuk Tried Giving it a go, but his body said no
    Feb 21 2025

    On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Florida Panthers Historian Francisco Oporta (@fjojr and @FLACatsHistory) to the show to break down Canada's 3-2 OT win over the USA in the Four Nations Face-Off Championship. The two discuss the success of the tournament and that it gave hockey fans everything they wanted on a true best-on-best tournament. Canada at times set the pace, and did so early with a goal five minutes into the game where Nathan MacKinnon struck again. USA then would score shortly after juggling their lines, putting Auston Matthews with the Tkachuk brothers. USA then took the lead into the second period thanks to Jake Sanderson, and after a tight third period where the USA was starting to take control, they couldn't capitalize. Jordan Binnington came through in the over time period off a short side shot off a rebound by Brady Tkachuk, and then shortly after, Canada won a draw in the USA zone, where Adam Fox and Auston Matthew went to chase the puck, leaving Connor McDavid wide open in the slot, where his shot got past the glove of Connor Hellebuyck for the Golden goal. McDavid was contained for the most part, but one mistake proved costly for the Americans. Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett were the Panthers to come out victorious in the tournament, and Matthew Tkachuk tried giving it a go after getting hurt in the first matchup against Canada. Matthew Tkachuk played one shift after the nine minute mark of the third period, but couldn't finish the rest of the game. What does that mean now for when the Panthers return to action? We discuss all this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.

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  • Four Nations Hangover Coming for the Panthers? Canada & USA Face Off in the Championship Tonight!
    Feb 20 2025

    On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss whether the Panthers could experience a Four Nations Hangover with the amount of guys who played in the Tournament over the last week and a half. Where does the Panthers strength of schedule rank for their last 25 games? We also discuss the frequency of international best-on-best, if it's best to have it every year as opposed to every two. Lastly, we provide an update on the USA roster ahead of the most anticipated game in the last decade as the USA and Canada meet in the Four Nations Face-off Final, We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.

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  • NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL’s Four Nations Has Been Must-Watch Television
    Feb 20 2025

    Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), David Morrassuti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers). Today we’re talking about how great the Four Nations has been and how surprising that was, and whether there’ll be a flurry of trades as soon as the tournament finishes, heading into the trade deadline in two weeks time.


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  • Is Canada now the favorite for the Four Nations Final? Update on Matthew Tkachuk
    Feb 19 2025

    On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss the latest with the United States' injuries to their blue line. USA Coach Mike Sullivan told the media Quinn Hughes was on his way to Boston to join the team, but he was also at Canucks practice in a non-contact sweater, so what are the chances he plays? The guys also discuss their latest frustrations with how the NHL is managing teams bringing in reinforcement's. The trash talk continued between the two teams, and Brandon Hagel's comments were the most noteworthy. Can we expect what fans saw on Saturday night on Thursday? Lastly, is Canada now the favorite to win on Saturday, and who would we like to see more from on each squad before the big showdown on Thursday night from Boston. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.

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  • Four Nations Final set! USA-Canada to meet on Thursday Night!
    Feb 18 2025

    On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jackson Holzer (@JacksonH_52) break down the final day of the Round Robin at the Four Nations, Canada defeated Finland by a final of 5-3, but the score was more lopsided than the final indicated, which Canada getting up to a four-goal lead. Did Finland make the mistake of not pulling Kevin Lankinen earlier? Sam Reinhart finished with three assists on the afternoon. Jordan Binnington let another head scratching goal, is that a cause for worry for the final? USA and Sweden took the ice for the night cap as the Americans started with 11 forwards, with Auston Matthews, Matthew Tkachuk and Charlie McAvoy not playing. USA lost Brady Tkachuk in the first period after a collision at the net after losing an edge. Does that give Canada an advantage? What do the guys think of Matthew Tkachuk's interview with the TNT crew? Does is spell confidence in his ability to play? What is going to happen once the tournament is over and Tkachuk returns to his club team? We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.

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  • A Rivalry Saturday for the ages at the Four Nations! Will Matthew Tkachuk play in the Championship?
    Feb 17 2025

    On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Calgary Native Kirby Lupul (@KJ_Lups) of the Cats n' Rats Podcast to break down the big day at the Four Nations. The two break down the animosity from the start of puck drop with three fights in nine seconds, where it brought the excitement of what fans have been missing from the lack of international hockey. Canada took the lead after Connor McDavid finished on a breakaway. After that, the USA played a tight game, where they didn't give up a goal the rest of the way, USA took the lead in the second period, and the teams played a tight game from there on. USA with the win advances to the final, and they did so without Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk, who took himself out of the game with just under 13 minutes left in the third period. Finland took on Sweden earlier in the day where Sweden took the early lead after a turnover by Barkov that ended up in the back of their net. Finland took the lead before the end of the first on the power play, and the Swede's made a goaltender change after Filip Gustavsson gave up two goals on four shots. Linus Ullmark took it the rest of the way. Sweden was the most opportunistic bunch as Finland's coontrolled play for the first five minutes, but couldn't capitalize, and Sweden scores two straight. Finland however ended the period on a high note with Aleksander Barkov getting a goal on a tip-in. The third became tight as neither scored, but less than two minutes into overtime, Finland's Mikael Granlund won it in overtime to give Finland a chance to advance with a regulation win on Monday afternoon. The two discuss the scenario's, Tkachuk's availability, and if the Canadian's should stick with Jordan Binnington. What should USA's approach be if Sweden is eliminated before the drop of the puck on Monday night? We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team Every Day.

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  • The Tkachuk's came to play as Team USA was too much to handle for Finland
    Feb 14 2025

    On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nich Fairbanks (@Prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The two break down USA's 6-1 win over Finland where the American's broke through after Mike Sullivan decided to put Brady and Matthew Tkachuk on the same line. Finland got the first goal of the game, and played a structured game for the first 40 minutes. USA's power play was a struggle, but 5-on-5 play set the tone early on for them. Brady set the tone with his level of physicality, which made it a more physical game than what fans saw for Canada-Sweden on Wednesday. Finland held USA shotless for the first seven minutes of the second period, but a goal by Matt Boldy gave the American's the lead heading into the final frame. Not only did they have a lead, but they were on the power play to start, which they wasted no time lightning the lamp thanks to Matthew Tkachuk. It was one of his two power play goals on the evening, and even had a secondary assist on Brady Tkachuk's second goal of the game. USA scored three times in 2:45 to break the game open, and now are leading the table with three points after every team has completed one game. The guys discuss the individual Panthers performances, how Aleksander Barkov may need more help, and preview what's coming for rivalry Saturday at the Four Nations Face-Off. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.

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  • Sweden came back from Down Two Goals Twice, but Canada prevailed in night one of the Four Nation
    Feb 13 2025

    On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez (@Mandoman12) brought in Florida Panthers Historian, Francisco Oporta(@fjojr and @FLACatsHistory) to break down Canada's 4-3 OT win in night one of the Four Nations Face-Off. Canada was energized off the pregame introductions when Mario Lemieux was part of it, scoring on the power play less than a minute in. Sweden struggled in the first 15 minutes of the game where they had a hard time getting their cycle going. Things settled down in the second period as they were able to eliminate Canada's speed, allowing them to cut it to one, and doing so again in the third period to force overtime. Canada then gained full control back with the open ice three-on-three, with Sidney Crosby dropping the puck off to Mitch Marner, who came up the gut with speed to beat Filip Gustavsson past the blocker to give the Canadians the two points. Crosby had three points on the night, including the early goal to Nathan MacKinnon. Canada went the rest of the way with five defenseman after Shea Theodore went to the locker room after getting hit on the boards by Adrian Kempe. How did the two Panthers who played in this game fair? NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the World Cup of Hockey is coming back, and the hockey continues on Thursday as the USA takes on Finland in night two. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.

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